HRH The Prince of Wales visits Rolls-Royce
HRH also spent time with some of the 600 apprentices that Rolls-Royce trains in the UK. This number will significantly increase in the years ahead as the Group trains more apprentices for the supply chain and local engineering companies. HRH spoke with some of the first intake onto this new scheme, who have now completed their training and secured jobs with a supplier to Rolls-Royce.
Colin Smith (above), Rolls-Royce, Director of Engineering and Technology, said: “It was a pleasure to welcome His Royal Highness today. As a Global business we invest for the long term, in research, facilities and particularly in training our people, so I am pleased that Prince Charles has shown such an interest in our apprenticeship programmes. Engineering is a rewarding career and apprenticeships provide young people with the foundation they need to excel.”
Clare Cordon, Rolls-Royce Higher Apprentice, said “It was great to meet Prince Charles today and speak to him about my job. We get the chance to work with amazing technology at Rolls-Royce and I was proud to show Prince Charles some of the work that we do.”
On his tour of the facility, HRH was given an introduction to the advanced aero engine technology developed by Rolls-Royce and saw the newest Rolls-Royce engine to go into production, the Trent 1000. The Trent 1000 powers the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner, one of the most fuel efficient aircraft in the world.
